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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.86, 308.87 and 176.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.86, 308.87 and 176.41 is: 263.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.86 : 308.87 = 176.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.86/308.87 = 176.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.86x = 308.87 × 176.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.86x = 54,487.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,487.76/206.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.40

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